Chen Guangcheng offered fellowship by US university and will be accompanied by his family, state department says.
Last Modified: 04 May 2012 20:29 GMT
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Study says long hours spent studying and lack of outdoor light to blame for 90 per cent short-sightedness rate.
Last Modified: 04 May 2012 23:11 GMT
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Tens of thousands of people take to the streets across the globe, protesting against job cuts and austerity measures.
Last Modified: 01 May 2012 15:03 GMT
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Ban Ki-moon praises pro-democracy leader's decision to join country's parliament after agreeing to swear oath of office.
Last Modified: 01 May 2012 06:23 GMT
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Five-day naval visit seen as a display of power follows a joint US-Philippine drill in the South China Sea.
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2012 18:05 GMT
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Mining magnate promises full-scale "unsinkable" sequel to world-famous ocean liner.
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2012 12:25 GMT
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Thousands of demonstrators demanding free and fair elections met with tear gas and water cannon in capital Kuala Lumpur.
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2012 18:10 GMT
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Studies show that the average number of people in a Tokyo home has dropped below two for the first time.
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2012 12:04 GMT
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Under security agreement, US to move 9,000 troops from southern Japanese island of Okinawa to other Pacific locations.
Last Modified: 27 Apr 2012 13:14 GMT
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Chut Wutty, country's most outspoken environmental activist, shot dead by military police in remote forest region.
Last Modified: 26 Apr 2012 19:34 GMT
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